About Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery: A History

By the early 1980s, the century-old home on Main Street in North Woodstock had seen better days. Deserted for 17 years, its future depended on the enthusiasm of new owners, who could see not what it was, but what it could be.

On Christmas Day 1982, that house became home to the Woodstock Inn, which then boasted four guest rooms, a 25-seat restaurant and a room for the owners up in the attic.In the 30 years since that day, the Woodstock Inn has become the social center for locals and a home-away-from-home for visitors to return to year after year. They are drawn to the fine food, warm hospitality and even a sense of belonging each time they come back to visit the western White Mountains, making true our slogan, 'Great Taste from a Special Place.'

Perhaps because the original house had such a long history on Main Street, the Inn has always had an affinity for local history. That's why, two years after it opened, the owners reached over to Lincoln to save a bit of that town's past, its old train station.

Sawed in half and carefully, if not memorably, transported a few miles away to the Inn, that station became the Woodstock Station, allowing the expansion of the kitchen and the dining room, and, to their relief, larger owners' quarters.

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Kayak or Canoe

The Pemigewasset River (the Pemi) runs right by the Woodstock Inn and a few miles out of town offers 4-8 mile medium paddling tours. There is no whitewater but a few rapids that are exciting for beginners. Various companies rent kayaks and offer shuttle service. A few small lakes are also open for flatwater paddling.

Swim

Echo Lake State Park is less than 8 miles away and offers great swimming for a small admission.

The Pemigewasset River also has a number of swimming holes alongside it, notably at the parking lot for Loon Mountain, Cascades Park (across the street from the Inn), and Staple Rock Park in Woodstock on Rt. 175.

Fish

Cast for trout in Russell Pond, Beaver Lake, Greeley Ponds, Echo Lake, Profile Lake (fly-fishing only), the Pemi River, the East Branch, or the Hancock Branch. There's warm-water fishing in Elbow Pond and Mirror Lake. Licenses are available at many locations in the area, including Wayne's Market just a block away from the Inn.

Rock Climbing

Learn how to climb safely at artificial climbing walls at the Pemi Valley Rock Gym in North Woodstock and at Loon Mountain. Or, if you are an experienced climber, try spots on Cannon Cliffs in Franconia Notch State Park or nearby Rumney which is famous for its excellent rock.

Look for Moose

Moose sightings are quite common in the White Mountains. Most common sightings are along Rt. 118; on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway especially near the Passaconaway Campground; and around Crawford Notch. Moose are often on the move at dawn and dusk, especially in low lying or swampy areas. If you see one-brake! If you want to watch them, pull safely over to the side of the road (watching for other cars), and stay in your car! Remember, these animals are wild and can move quickly and unpredictably. Best bet: take a moose and wildlife tour with Pemi Valley Excursions, they'll take you on a scenic tour of the best moose watching areas.

Have a Picnic

Pack a lunch and seek out one of the many scenic picnic spots along our roads-Beaver Pond in Kinsman Notch, Flume Visitor Center, Lafayette Place, Boise Rock or Cannon Mountain in Franconia Notch. Also Otter Rocks, the Pemi, Kancamagus and Sugar Hill Overlooks, Sabbaday Falls, Lower Falls and other prime spots along the Kanc.